About MHTA

The Tekne Awards are presented by MHTA

MHTA is a non-profit association of more than 300 technology companies and organizations. Together, we fuel Minnesota’s prosperity through innovation and technology. Our members include some of the world’s leading corporations, mid-sized companies and startups. We are united behind a common vision to make Minnesota one of the country’s top five technology states. Minnesota High Tech Association members represent IT, bio-sciences, advanced manufacturing, clean, green and edtech. Once a company or organization joins MHTA, all its employees become members.

We know that for Minnesota to be one of the top five states in the nation for technology we need a strong and active science & technology sector. Our member-driven programs and initiatives focus on four main areas; workforce development, innovation, entrepreneurship and public policy.